Business Administration Apprentice

Summary

For the right individual this opportunity is to learn all business supporting administration functions and become a key part in our business going forward. We are a small team where every person matters and plays their part in the success of the business.

Wage

£16,000 a year

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25 Days holiday, plus Bank Holidays and your birthday off Perkbox, employee reward platform Free Parking Profit share bonus (non contractual) Employee social events

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Thursday, 08:00 - 16:45 and Friday, 08:00 - 15:00

37 hours 45 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 July 2025

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Reception / Front of House support
Provide admin supporting duties for other managers / staff
Filtering of telephone calls, arranging meetings; preparation of presentations; etc.
Processing product sales orders, other administrative work as required
Processing invoices
Booking of flights, hotels, car hire, etc. for managers and staff
Monitoring and maintaining levels of some ancillary supplies
Maintain diaries for customer training and process training sales orders
Have a keen interest in specialising in Supplychain and or Procurement in the future

Where you’ll work

Sapphire Way
Ansty Business Park
Coventry
CV7 9DR

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Your training plan

Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard
Training will be block release in Coventry also some remote training.
Functional skills if required

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4 or above)
Maths (grade 4 or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

All work is on site at our offices in Ansty Park Coventry. You will need to consider how you travel to site. We are a small team where every person matters and plays their part in the success of the business. This does make it a challenging role and learning process, but we one that will be fully supported and rewarding.

About this company

FANUC is the world leading provider of factory automation. Our machine range includes a number of Robots, Cutting, Drilling, and Injection moulding machines, Laser, motors and control systems used in automation.

https://www.fanuc.eu/uk/en (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

The expectation you will move into a permanant business support position in Facilities, Administration, Operations or Finance

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FANUC UK LIMITED

Paulina Sawecka

paulina.sawecka@fanuc.eu

02476053000

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000313793.

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Closes in 29 days (Monday 5 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

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